Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     RochdaleRochdale
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Facundo NegronF. Negron83
G
1
G
61Billy MurphyB. Murphy
Dion RobertsD. Roberts75
D
2
D
73Richard SummerbellR. Summerbell
Claus HakanssonC. Hakansson77
D
3
D
67Martin CarterM. Carter
Moustapha AbdellaouiM. Abdellaoui76
D
4
D
71Dennis HasselbainkD. Hasselbaink
Matt PlowrightM. Plowright74
D
5
M
66Terry KoncheskyT. Konchesky
George PriestleyG. Priestley78
M
6captain
M
66Trevor LockleyT. Lockley
Ramon HaefligerR. Haefliger82
M
captain7
M
68Christina VilatteC. Vilatte
Duncan HapgoodD. Hapgood75
A
8
M
56Dale WatsonD. Watson
Titus CutlerT. Cutler73
A
9
A
68Fritz CavegliaF. Caveglia
Craig WetherallC. Wetherall72
A
10
A
66Lionel PontalL. Pontal
Stanley MendoncaS. Mendonca78
A
11
A
73Bart SluiterB. Sluiter
 
Ugo HollowayU. Holloway75
M
12
D
63George BoydG. Boyd
Nicky WiseN. Wise81
M
13
M
58Luke HarleyL. Harley
Henry EdghillH. Edghill76
A
14
A
64Des BloomerD. Bloomer

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
4.13
George Priestley threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood plays a perfect one-two with Titus Cutler and rushes in on goal... Duncan Hapgood takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.47
Ramon Haefliger flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.08
Dennis Hasselbaink catches Stanley Mendonca on the ankles. The referee calls over Dennis Hasselbaink and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.39
Ramon Haefliger knocks the ball forward to Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Billy Murphy manages to gather it comfortably.
16.17
Dion Roberts pushes up the pitch. Dion Roberts flicks a high ball forward to Titus Cutler who takes it down. Titus Cutler shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.46
Ramon Haefliger brings the ball forward. Ramon Haefliger knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Titus Cutler is offside!
27.53
George Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Titus Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.59
Trevor Lockley kicks a strong pass forward to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Facundo Negron has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.19
Titus Cutler clumsily knocks into Martin Carter. The referee brings Titus Cutler to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Carter grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.07
Terry Konchesky receives the ball from a throw-in from Trevor Lockley. Terry Konchesky makes a simple pass to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter edges inside the box! Moustapha Abdellaoui catches Bart Sluiter on the ankles. Bart Sluiter appeals for a penalty! Given!!
34.07
The referee points to the spot..
35.04
Lionel Pontal slowly runs up. The keeper dives to the right but Lionel Pontal cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
36.33
Trevor Lockley clumsily knocks into Moustapha Abdellaoui. Trevor Lockley is given a warning by the referee! Moustapha Abdellaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.33
Ramon Haefliger chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall shoots from long range but Billy Murphy is on top of it.
40.56
Christina Vilatte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Facundo Negron!
44.55
Moustapha Abdellaoui sees a break and surges forward. Moustapha Abdellaoui sees Stanley Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Mendonca shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Trevor Lockley threads a neat ball through to Lionel Pontal. Lionel Pontal shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic kick off!
53.34
Ramon Haefliger makes a simple pass to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Billy Murphy easily smothers it!
54.00
Dion Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger threads a neat ball through to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Hasselbaink.
57.48
George Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Titus Cutler collects the pass. Titus Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.21
Moustapha Abdellaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hapgood who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hapgood shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
60.43
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Ugo Holloway replacing Matt Plowright and Nicky Wise replacing Duncan Hapgood and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.51
Ugo Holloway surges forward with the ball. Ugo Holloway advances inside the box! Ugo Holloway tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Billy Murphy has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.05
George Priestley barges into Christina Vilatte. George Priestley is warned by the referee! Christina Vilatte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.16
Ramon Haefliger makes an attacking run forward. Ramon Haefliger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Summerbell.
73.37
With a delightful solo run, Ramon Haefliger stretches the opposition's defence. Ramon Haefliger whips in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Dennis Hasselbaink is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.46
Ramon Haefliger takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Billy Murphy drops low and scoops up the ball.
78.17
Dion Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.02
Moustapha Abdellaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.51
Ramon Haefliger flicks a high ball forward to Titus Cutler who takes it down. Titus Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.22
Dion Roberts passes the ball forward to Ramon Haefliger. Showing composure, Ramon Haefliger plays the ball forward to Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Richard Summerbell and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Rochdale
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74%
26%
Play Area
19.5%
48.1%
32.5%

Scorers
Duncan Hapgood 4
Ugo Holloway 62
Bart Sluiter 29
Lionel Pontal 35 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ramon Haefliger of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Facundo Negron (GK)
6
2.Dion Roberts (DEF)
7
3.Claus Hakansson (DEF)
6
4.Moustapha Abdellaoui (DEF)
7
5.Matt Plowright (DEF)
6
6.George Priestley (MID)
6
7.Ramon Haefliger (MID)
9
8.Duncan Hapgood (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Titus Cutler (ATT)
7
10.Craig Wetherall (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Mendonca (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Holloway (MID)goal scored
8
13.Nicky Wise (MID)
6
14.Henry Edghill (ATT)
0

1.Billy Murphy (GK)
8
2.Richard Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Martin Carter (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Hasselbaink (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Terry Konchesky (MID)
6
6.Trevor Lockley (MID)
6
7.Christina Vilatte (MID)
6
8.Dale Watson (MID)
6
9.Fritz Caveglia (ATT)
6
10.Lionel Pontal (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Bart Sluiter (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.George Boyd (DEF)
0
13.Luke Harley (MID)
0
14.Des Bloomer (ATT)
0